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Sport, 1904

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Inverell Jockey Club Races

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 January 1904 · page 12

INVERELL, Friday.--The annual races of the Inverell Jockey Club took place to-day on the Goodwood course. Fine weather prevailed and the attendance was good and the racing first class. Following are the results:--…

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Cricket Match and Picnic

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 2 January 1904 · page 20

San Souci was tho scene of a very pleasant and enjoyable outing on the 14th December when the St. Joseph's (Rockdale) Literary and Social Club and the Hurstville Literary…

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Sporting. Saturday's Matches. Cricket

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 2 January 1904 · page 5

The annual match between the Balmain and District Association and, the St. George' Association took place on Wentworth Park. The…

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Cricket Chatter. England v. Australia

The Australian Star · Saturday 2 January 1904 · page 7

The second test maton was commenced yesterday on the Melbourne Cricket Ground in the presence of a large number of spectators, who were however compelled to witness…

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Cycling. Racing at Night. Taylor a Winner

Evening News · Saturday 2 January 1904 · page 5

For outdoor amusement better weather could not have prevailed on Friday evening, and for once in a way the authorities controlling the night cycling carnivals were fortunate. The…

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Sailing. Interstate Yacht Races Arrival of Sayonara

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 January 1904 · page 10

Mr.Alfred Gallin's yacht Sayomara arrived safely in port early yesterday morning, and proceeded to Careening Cove, where the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron had moorings already laid for her. She is a fine powerful-looking…

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International Cricket Second Test Match. the Visitors Bat. Melbourne

The Australian Star · Saturday 2 January 1904 · page 8

The second test match commenced this morning under most favourable circumstances. The day was beautifully fine, and the sun shore brilliantly, while a cool breeze…

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The Highland Gathering. a Great Celebration. Races and Feats of Skill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 January 1904 · page 9

With the Scotch residents of Sydney New Year's Day, almost from the earliest time recollected by the oldest resident, has been that on which the annual gathering of all those who…

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Second Test Cricket Match. the Englishmen Batting. More Tall Scoring. But Dull and Uninteresting Play

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 January 1904 · page 9

TWO WICKETS FOR 221 RUNS. MELBOURNE, Friday.--The immense interest taken in the test matches between P. F. Warner's English team and Australia was further…

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Tattersalls Club's Races. First Day. Fine Display by Pendant. Vitula Shapes Badly. Transvaal, Jim Dorset, and Overdale Add to Their Records

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 January 1904 · page 10

Fine weather and a very large crowd of people were associated yesterday with the opening of Tattersalls Club's annual race meeting and save on Boxing Day, Randwick has but rarely…

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Our Note Books Talk and Tips Selections Fok Randwick. To-day's Handicaps-Tattorsall's Cup Prospects-Now Veer's Day Racing. Pendant Wins the Carrington Stakes-Transvaal and Jim

The Arrow · Saturday 2 January 1904 · page 7

To-day the second halt of Tattersall's club programme will bo disposed of at Randwick, the weights for which were declared last night after the handicapper had…

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Anniversary Regatta

Sunday Times · Sunday 3 January 1904 · page 7

Anniversary Regatta, 1904, looms near, and the times honored fixture, this year gives promise of splendid sport both in the sailing and rowing races. The programme, which includes 29 races—12 rowing…

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Redfern Swimming Club

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 3 January 1904 · page 7

The Redfern Swimming Club will contest a 66 yards members' handicap at the Marble Basin baths, Coogee Aquarium, to-morrow night. Handicaps will be issued at the post…

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Swimming. a Quiet Afternoon

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 3 January 1904 · page 7

Yesterday was a quiet day in swimming circles, all the engagements being postponed on account of the holidays…

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SAILING. Newcastle Regatta Items 10Ft. Championship

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 3 January 1904 · page 6

A boisterous north-easter prevailed on the harbour yesterday. The dingies were, the only racing craft out, and hard work in keeping afloat was the order of the day…

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Tattersall's Club Races. Winners' Starting Races

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 3 January 1904 · page 3

8 to 1 against Velocity. 4 to 1 -- Zythos. 7 to 4 -- Graceton. 5 to 1 -- Long Tom…

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Yesterday's Sport. Football

Sunday Times · Sunday 3 January 1904 · page 8

A Country Branch Unions' Competition is to be arranged next season by the New South Wales Rugby Union, and to be known as "The Rawson Cup Competition," his Excellency Sir Harry…

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Rosebery Park Pony Races

Sunday Times · Sunday 3 January 1904 · page 6

The usual Rosebery meeting will be held to-morrow (Monday), and, provided the weather does not interfere, the racing should leave nothing to be desired. Special…

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Wandandian Races. Kiama

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 3 January 1904 · page 6

The Wandandian races resulted as under:--First Even.--J. Mylchreest's Patch, 1; D. M'Millan's Nellie, 2…

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Boxing. Golden Gate Hall. Novices at Work

Sunday Times · Sunday 3 January 1904 · page 8

A fair house attended at the Golden Gate Hall last night, when the Novice Boxing Tourney progressing there was brought three bouts nearer its termination…

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